Featured In. Heard On. Seen Around.
From television interviews and podcast conversations to speaking engagements and recognition, here's a look at some of the places Andrew Karesa and blueBell Village have made an appearance.
In the Spotlight
A few highlights from along the way.
2026 Top 40 Under 40
Andrew Karesa was named to Edify Edmonton's 2026 Top 40 Under 40, recognizing his work in entrepreneurship, dementia advocacy, research, and community leadership.
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Who Sets the Pace of Dementia Care?
In this talk, Andrew Karesa examines how dementia exposes a gap in modern healthcare between preserving physical life and preserving personhood. Drawing on experiences from endurance sport and dementia care, he shows how rigid plans and clinical focus often miss what people actually need in the moment. The talk challenges viewers to rethink care as something that must adapt, listen, and respond when certainty fades.
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AMA Localer
Featured by the Alberta Motor Association as part of its Localer series.
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New Initiative Supporting Caregivers
Andrew joins Global News to discuss supporting caregivers and the people navigating dementia.
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Alumni Feature: Andrew Karesa
The University of Alberta highlights Andrew's journey and work beyond the classroom.
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2023 Technology Professional of the Year
The ASET Technology Professional of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose professionalism, leadership, integrity, and excellence in practice have made a significant contribution to engineering technology in Alberta. Through demonstrated competence, ethical practice, and professional accountability, the technology professional contributes to protecting the public, serving the public interest, and strengthening confidence in the engineering technology profession.
Learn More →Behind Someone Else's Microphone
Every so often, Andrew gets to be the guest. Here are some of the conversations he's joined.
Dementia and caregiving: a conversation with blueBell Village founder Andrew Karesa
Transforming Caregiving: When Engineering Meets Empathy with Andrew Karesa
On Stage & In Conversation
From conferences and summits to panels and presentations, these are some of the places Andrew has been invited to speak.
2025 SilverTech Summit
Opening Session Speaker & PanelistAndrew delivered an opening session and participated in the "Social Prescribing and Caring for the Caregiver" panel, exploring the challenges facing caregivers and the role of community in supporting aging well.
Indigenous Trailblazers Summit
PanelistAndrew joined the panel "Indigenous Tech: Securing Community Intellectual Sovereignty & Network Accessibility," discussing Indigenous leadership, technology, and the importance of community control over knowledge and digital infrastructure.
Alberta Gerontological Nurses Association Conference
PanelistAndrew participated in the "Future Trends & Predictions in Aging & Technology" panel, discussing emerging opportunities and challenges at the intersection of aging, technology, and care.
Have a Microphone or a Stage?
Whether it's a podcast conversation, a media interview, or an opportunity to speak at your next event, we'd love to hear from you.
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